Monthly Breakfast | Professional Development | Hosted by Young Professionals Network

Description

NACC's Young Professionals Network (YPN) and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action and Sustainability Committee (IDEAS) collaborate for a Mentor Discussion Panel. Panelists will discuss cross generation mentorships and the benefits that come with forming trusted mentor/mentee relationships and a professional network.

Breakfast is included in registration. 

PANELISTS

Dan Firks, Principal Agent & CEO, The Dan Firks Team | Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
MENTOR

Dan Firks is one of the Naperville area's most recognized real estate professionals, serving the community for over two decades as Principal Agent and CEO of The Dan Firks Team at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. Known for his client-first philosophy and deep local roots, Dan has built a reputation on honest guidance, market expertise, and a genuine love for helping people find their place in the communities he calls home.

Beyond real estate, Dan is the owner of Naperville.com, a community platform dedicated to celebrating everything that makes Naperville a great place to live, play, and dine. His commitment to Naperville extends well beyond transactions. He's an active voice for local business, community connection, and giving back.

Dan brings the same energy to mentorship that he brings to his clients: straightforward, experienced, and always ready to help the next generation of professionals find their footing. He's honored to join the YPN panel and looks forward to an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in real estate.

Christopher Salas, Real Estate Agent, The Dan Firks Team | Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
MENTEE

Christopher Salas brings a truly unique perspective to real estate. With a background in critical care nursing, he has built a career around one constant: people first. The same skills that made him exceptional at patient care, attentiveness, calm under pressure, and creative problem solving, are the ones he brings to every transaction.

Based in Naperville, Christopher has developed a deep understanding of local market trends, neighborhoods, and amenities. He specializes in working with VA buyers, first-time homebuyers, REO properties, sellers, and investors, making him a versatile resource for clients at every stage of their real estate journey.

Whether you are buying your first home, navigating a complex investment, or serving our country and looking to use your VA benefits, Christopher is committed to making the process smooth, clear, and personal.

Damon Fisch, Law Office of Damon M. Fisch
MENTOR

Will Owens, Law Office of Damon M. Fisch
MENTEE

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The Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosts monthly breakfast gatherings designed to help emerging professionals build meaningful connections while growing both personally and professionally. Each breakfast offers a welcoming, high-energy environment where attendees can connect with peers, exchange ideas, and expand their network over breakfast.

This series alternates between open networking and professional development–focused conversations, featuring timely topics and practical insights relevant to today’s young professionals. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your skills, gain fresh perspective, or simply connect with others navigating similar career paths, YPN breakfasts are designed to leave you with new connections and takeaways you can put to work right away.